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The Cross Alert system enhances visibility at bike path (or other recreational path) and public road intersections. This device is ideal for mid-block crossings. Our system is an active warning system that flashes only when path users are at the intersection.
The Cross Alert system is used at intersections where signals to stop vehicular traffic are not indicated, but an active warning system could provide enhanced safety where sight distances are poor or the view of the path is obstructed. The system does not alter the flow of vehicular traffic, but provides a forewarning to oncoming vehicles that path users are near or at an intersection.
 View intersections: Before and After Cross Alert
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 Cross Alert Specifications Sheet
Cross Alert Whitepaper on Intersection Safety
The Cross Alert system consists of a red LED light and stop sign which are presented to path users and an amber LED light and warning sign which are presented to vehicular traffic. The sign is powered by a solar panel, which is backed up by a battery. The system is activated by path activity via an infrared motion sensor. The companion sign on the other side of the road is activated via radio signal when the first sign detects motion on the path. This system includes an integrated trail counter to provide a count of trail users who cross the intersection.
All signage in our systems comply with MUTCD specifications.
Solar power significantly reduces installation costs for the system, eliminating the need for connection to the power grid.
Radio linkage between signs eliminates the need for hanging or burying wires. Our systems are capable of running in a configuration with up to four sign poles, all of which can be triggered together by path activity. This configuration provides for amber warning lights to be presented to oncoming vehicles up to 500 feet from the intersection.
The Cross Alert System can be purchased and installed at a fraction of the cost of a typical cross walk signaling system.
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